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Webster 1828 Edition

Dactylology

DACTYLOL'OGY

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Noun.

The act or the art of communicating ideas or thoughts by the fingers. Deaf and dumb persons acquire a wonderful dexterity in this art.

Definition 2024

dactylology

dactylology

English

Noun

dactylology ‎(uncountable)

The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf.

Synonyms

fingerspelling
maniloquism
cheirology

Translations

The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf

Catalan: dactilologia (ca) f
French: dactylologie (fr) f

Portuguese: dactilologia f
Spanish: dactilología f

See also

sign language